Algebraic Vocabulary

Which term is defined as a symbol (usually a letter) that represents a number in an expression or equation?

• Variable

• Equation

• Factor

• Exponent

What is a mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal?

• Inequality

• Function

• Equation

• Polynomial

Which definition best matches a relationship where each input has exactly one output?

• Slope

• Function

• Intercept

• Quadratic

Slope is described as which of the following?

• The point where a graph crosses the axes

• A number that tells how many times to multiply the base by itself

• A measure of how steep a line is; change in y over change in x

• A polynomial with variables and coefficients using +, −, and ×

The point where a graph crosses the x-axis or y-axis is called the:

• Intercept

• Factor

• Variable

• Exponent

Which statement compares two expressions using >, <, =, or · ?

• Equation

• Inequality

• Function

• Quadratic

A number or expression that divides another evenly is known as a:

• Exponent

• Factor

• Variable

• Slope

Which term means a number that tells how many times to multiply the base by itself?

• Polynomial

• Exponent

• Intercept

• Slope

An expression with variables and coefficients using +, −, and × is called a:

• Polynomial

• Function

• Equation

• Quadratic

Which term describes a polynomial that includes a term with a variable squared?

• Factor

• Quadratic

• Inequality

• Intercept